State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co.
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 3.93 MI E Benton CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005464
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,797 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co. built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co. carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co.?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 16 over Illinois River-Wash Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.